Arousal parasomnias are typically not characterized by
A. difficulty being aroused.
B. mental confusion and disorientation when awakened.
C. extreme reactivity to external stimuli.
D. retrograde amnesia.
B?
Oh wait I read this wrong it said not! lol So i think its c
C. is right.
To determine the correct answer, we can break down the question and analyze each option:
A. Difficulty being aroused.
If arousal parasomnias are characterized by difficulty being aroused, it means that individuals with this condition struggle to wake up or become alert when they experience a parasomnia episode. However, this option states that arousal parasomnias are not typically characterized by difficulty being aroused. This is incorrect, as the fundamental characteristic of arousal parasomnias is exactly that - difficulty being aroused. Therefore, option A is likely to be correct.
B. Mental confusion and disorientation when awakened.
This option suggests that arousal parasomnias are characterized by mental confusion and disorientation when awakened. If individuals with arousal parasomnias experience confusion and disorientation upon waking up, this option would be incorrect. However, the question states that arousal parasomnias are "typically not characterized" by this symptom. Therefore, option B is consistent with the definition provided in the question and is likely to be the correct answer.
C. Extreme reactivity to external stimuli.
This option suggests that arousal parasomnias are characterized by extreme reactivity to external stimuli. If individuals with arousal parasomnias exhibit heightened reactivity to external stimuli, this option would be incorrect. However, the question states that arousal parasomnias are "typically not characterized" by this symptom. Therefore, option C is consistent with the definition provided in the question and is likely to be a correct answer.
D. Retrograde amnesia.
If arousal parasomnias are typically characterized by retrograde amnesia (inability to remember events prior to the episode), this option would be incorrect. However, the question states that arousal parasomnias are "typically not characterized" by retrograde amnesia. Hence, option D aligns with the definition provided in the question and is likely to be the correct answer.
Considering the analysis, option B, mental confusion and disorientation when awakened, is the most likely correct answer.